30 August 2025:
We have named our new boy Aslan.
He hasn’t been able to urinate on his own, so X-rays were done, and his bladder is full of stones.
When the vets inserted a catheter, his urine had a lot of blood and pus from inflammation of the bladder.
We are still waiting for the full blood results, and today, he will have further tests to see the best course of action for treatment.
The good news is that Aslan is becoming stronger on his legs and was able to walk a little yesterday.
When our driver arrived to rescue Aslan, he thought he had passed away because he was just lifeless on the floor.
He had truly just given up.
Aslan is still in a seriously poor condition and it will be a while until his health is restored but he is in the best hands.
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Update 14 Sept 2025:
We have some good news for Aslan 
When he first arrived at the clinic, he was so nervous and showing a little aggression towards the vets.
They had to take it slowly and carefully just to be able to give him a blood test and examination.
But 2 weeks later, that has all changed
Aslan now adores all the vets and the assistants, and he rubs his head into their lap for extra snuggles 
Aslan is currently on medication for an enlarged prostate which was causing him a lot of pain.
The vet believes medication will reduce the swelling, and so far Aslan is responding well.
He’s also on medication to treat anaemia and blood parasites, plus he’s receiving supplements for his vitamin deficiencies.
When Aslan arrived he was in a terrible state. But slowly and surely he is getting better.
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Update November 2025:
Aslan has made a good recovery, and he’s moved out of the vets and on to the farm.
He is now ready for adoption!
Aslan is good with other dogs – he currently shares a kennel with Gigi, and they are perfect together. He’d love a home with a female companion.
He’s been around cats in cages and shown no interest, but he hasn’t been tested with loose cats.
He’s met kids in the clinic, but hasn’t been properly tested around them. He would be okay to live with dog-savvy teenagers.
He can be a little curious around new people at first, and he’s been beaten in the past, so he will give you a good sniff to suss you out. Once he’s realised you’re a good person, he’s a huge softy.
He doesn’t know what to do with balls or toys at the moment – he just sniffs them, but he doesn’t know how to play.
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Update January 2026:
Poor Aslan developed bloat, and sadly he passed away. He was so loved, and we’re devastated that we didn’t manage to find him his forever home.
